Patient Question
Hello Doctor,
Do certain lifestyle habits such as smoking or drinking increase cancer risk?
Answered by Dr. Abdul Hafeez
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
Smoking and alcohol consumption are indeed major risk factors for many types of cancer. Both habits have been directly linked to the development of various cancers in the body. Therefore, reducing or avoiding these habits can significantly decrease the risk of developing cancer.
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